A supercapacitor is an energy storage device that stores charge electrostatically, allowing for rapid charge and discharge cycles with high power density. Unlike batteries, supercapacitors have low energy density but extremely low internal resistance (ESR), making them ideal for handling short, high-current pulses and stabilizing voltage during load transients.
In hybrid power architectures, supercapacitors are often used in parallel with primary cells (e.g., Li-SOCl₂) to absorb peak loads and minimize voltage drops.
Using Otii Ace Pro with a 4-wire measurement setup, you can analyze supercapacitor behavior, tracking the storage efficiency and performance over deep voltage drops and repeated pulses.
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